Political Gabfest host John Dickerson has been a journalist for more than three decades, reporting about presidential campaigns, political scandals, the evolving state of our democracy. Along the way, he’s also been recording his observations in notebooks he has carried in his back pocket. On the Navel Gazing podcast, John Dickerson invites you to join him in figuring out what these thirty years of notebooks mean: sorting out what makes a life—or a day in a life—noteworthy. Want to listen to ...
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Meaning Behind All This Navel Gazing
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In this week’s essay, John discusses instinct versus obligation, his daughter’s wit, how he has changed since episode one, and more. Notebook Entries: Notebook 58, page 10. September 16, 2021 “You don’t measure your life the way you measure your writing.” - Nan Notebook 75, page 46-47. September 2021 When your dog dies and son goes to college and y…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Time Travel Via an Assortment of Journal Entries
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In this week’s essay, John discusses Mothers’s Day, playing tennis with the Attorney General, medical scares, and more. Notebook Entries: Notebook 19, page 16. April 2011 Is it possible, through applied thought, to become systematic in an approach to life? If you were to do that how would you proceed? Notebook 16, page 6. July 26, 2005 “I’m here wi…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Moving in New York Twenty Years After September 11th.
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In this week’s essay, John discusses the differences between moving around New York in 1991 and 2021; remembering 9/11 twenty years later; and more. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 12. September 2021 Notebooks to Garret Notebook 75, page 13. September 2021 Can you make a typo with handwriting? What’s a typo with handwriting called? Notebook 4. …
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Sneaky Pitfalls of the To-Do List
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In this week’s essay, John discusses the Pomodoro Routine (among other productivity routines), why he especially needs a meditation pillow, and how a particular teacher captured his heart. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, pages 8 and 9. September 2021 OReinstating the Pomodoro Routine… Starting Marshall again… Write Brice… Send Laura the larger proje…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Remembering Early 1990s New York
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In this week’s essay, John discusses an onboarding memo for his assistant Laura, and recounts his early days living and working in New York City. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75 Onboard memo for Laura Notebook 3, page 44. May 1991 June 17 start job. Good stuff Notebook 3, page 46. May 1991 Tips on buying renting in NYC Ask about broker 20s and 30s Ea…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: The Power of Four Numbers
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In this week’s essay, John discusses the art of attention and how to develop the skill of slow-looking. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 8. September 2021 1016 Notebook 1, page 54. June 1990 - Magna carta 1215 at Salisbury - Girls skipping - The Haunch of Venison - Chris References: Georgia O’Keeffe Museum A Little History of the World by E.H Go…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Remembering George and Defending the Morning
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In this week’s essay, John dives deep into the loss of his beloved dog, George, the essayist’s dilemma, the comfort of quiet mornings, and more. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 5. September 5, 2021 I go to the morning alone. Notebook 75, page 6. September 6, 2021 Phantom nails on the stairs References: “Every Dog Is a Rescue Dog” by John Dicker…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: Sending our Son to College
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In this week’s essay, John remembers dropping his son off at college, and trying to hold onto moments and feelings while you can. Notebook Entries: Notebook 75, page 6. September 2021: They chose you. Notebook 15, page 4. April 2004: Sitting with Brice by waterfall. Throwing rocks in stream. Loading sand from dump truck and loader and back again. R…
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John Dickerson’s Notebooks: An Exploration of Inklings
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In this week’s essay, John Dickerson looks back on a Sunday morning in 2021, and ruminates on the empty spaces left behind by the people that once filled our lives. Want to listen to Navel Gazing uninterrupted? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock ad-free listening to Navel Gazing and all your other favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now o…
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John Dickerson Introduces: Navel Gazing
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Political Gabfest host John Dickerson has been a journalist for more than three decades, reporting about presidential campaigns, political scandals, the evolving state of our democracy. Along the way, he’s also been recording his observations in notebooks he has carried in his back pocket. On the Navel Gazing podcast, John Dickerson invites you to …
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Trespassing In Derby, Charter Revision Appointment Disagreement
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Dziekan & Baklik Answer Derby's Questions
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Commenting On The Comments, With Chris Bowen
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MOVIE TALK W Critic Joe Meyers
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Miller - Behuniak Election Babble
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We're not done with local elections just yet!Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller and Seymour Democratic Party leader Stephan Behuniak react to the referendum results in Seymour, where voters rejected borrowing $15 million for a new recreation center.Miller talks about what's next for the project. Then Behuniak gives a frank summary of his local Dem…
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Mayor David Cassetti says he’s earned a fourth term by shepherding economic development that has transformed Main Street, brought back manufacturing jobs and laid the foundation for major investment in long-dormant former factories downtown.The Republican is being challenged Nov. 5 by Phil Tripp, an Alderman who switched parties in May. Cassetti sa…
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Ansonia Mayoral Candidate Phil Tripp
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Second Ward Alderman Phil Tripp says he should be elected mayor because he’s a consensus builder who has dedicated his life to public service -- first in the National Guard, and then as an Ansonia legislator.Tripp is challenging incumbent Mayor David Cassetti, a Republican trying for his fourth two-year term as the city’s top elected position.…
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Sharon Closius Of Valley Gives Back
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Sharon Closius, the president and CEO of The Valley Community Foundation, returns to the podcast to talk about "Valley Gives Back," a planned giving initiative from her organization.Closius runs down what planned giving is, and how the average Naugatuck Valley resident can use ValleyGivesBack.org to help the nonprofit groups and organizations that …
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Mayor Rich Dziekan sits down with The Valley Indy to talk about what he's done in his two years as Derby's top elected official.Dziekan, a Republican, is running for a second, two-year term.Election Day is Nov. 5. This episode is sponsored by ValleyGivesBack.org.De către ValleyIndy.org
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Brian Coppolo, the firefighter running as a Democrat against incumbent Mayor Rich Dziekan, promised to bring transparency and professionalism the City Hall’s top floor if residents vote for him Nov. 5. Coppolo recently sat down with The Valley Indy for a wide-ranging podcast interview about the issues facing Derby.Please click play to listen to the…
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The updated Valley Community Index is scheduled to be unveiled at a public forum 8 a.m. Oct. 22 at Scinto Auditorium, 3 Corporate Drive in Shelton.The document gives a snapshot of the Valley and provides a wealth of data -- data that can be used to improve life in the Naugatuck Valley.In this episode of ‘Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast,’ Vale…
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Rob Caprilozzi, 'Halloween In A Box' Director
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Seymour's Rob Caprilozzi talks about his new documentary, 'Halloween in a Box," which will be available on streaming platforms such as Amazon and Google Play on Oct. 1.The doc is about the companies behind those old-school plastic Halloween costumes, and how the Tylenol poisonings of 1982 almost canceled Halloween and nearly destroyed an industry.R…
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The Valley Indy's CT PODCAST INVITATIONAL continues with Steven Christina of "Super Retro Throwback Reviews."It's an eclectic podcast that touches upon movies, games and all things pop culture.Christina fills us in on his place to take over the podcast universe, one ear drum at a time."Super Retro" has a booth Sept. 14 at the CT Horror Fest in Naug…
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Pinhead's coming to Naugatuck!That's in Connecticut if you're reading or listening from outside the area.The CT Horror Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Naugatuck Event Center, 6 Rubber Ave.There will be horror celebrity autographs and photos, along with Q&A panels and a dealer's room for all things horror-centric.Press play to listen…
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Andrew Morgan Of THE NOMCAST NETFLIX ORIGINAL MOVIE PODCAST
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The Valley Indy’s “CT PODCAST INVITATIONAL” continues this week with Andrew Morgan, the host of “The NOMCAST (Netflix Original Movie Podcast).”Netflix, in its quest for streaming domination, is spending billions on creating and/or buying original content. The company has very much changed the game and could be emerging as a challenger to movie thea…
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Flood Of 55 Podcast With Jodie Mozdzer Gil
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The Flood of 1955 devastated the Naugatuck Valley 64 years ago this month.In this episode of ‘Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast,’ you’ll hear the voices of people who there, including the late Ed Cotter of Derby and Charles Seccombe.The episode features the work of former Valley Indy reporter Jodie Mozdzer Gil, now an assistant professor of jou…
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An American Werewolf In London - David Naughton
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Actor David Naughton will appearing at the CT Horror Fest, scheduled for Sept. 14, 2009.Naughton, a Connecticut native, starred in "An American Werewolf in London," one of the best damn movies ever made.I also chat him up about "My Sister Sam."De către ValleyIndy.org
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John Amenta of the Connecticut-based podcast PINT O' COMICS chats with The Valley Indy about his podcast's history, the Pint O' Comics radio show, CT Cult Classics, YouTube, the damn Marvel cinematic universe, Stranger Things 3, and whether his pop culture tastes have changed as he's grown older.De către ValleyIndy.org
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In this episode Stephan Behuniak, chairman of the Seymour Town Democratic Committee, talks about his party's slate of candidates for the election in November.De către ValleyIndy.org
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By day John Marini is a mild-mannered corporation counsel with a loving wife and two twin boys.BY NIGHT HE'S A COMPLETE AND TOTAL GODZILLA GEEK.Click play to listen to Marini talk about a $10 Godzilla double feature happening 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27 at The Strand Theater, 165 Main St. in Seymour, Connecticut.…
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Kurt Miller Nominated For Fifth Term
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Kurt Miller Nominated For Fifth Term As Seymour First SelectmanDe către ValleyIndy.org
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Kurt Miller On All Things Seymour
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Tri-Town Plaza.Political opponent?DUI educator.Ansonia budget.Vacation.Reader questions.Click play for all that and more with Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller.De către ValleyIndy.org
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Live comedy returns to The Strand Theater in Seymour June 29, 2019 when Treehouse Comedy Productions presents funny guy Anthony Rodia.For tickets go to TreehouseComedy.com.De către ValleyIndy.org
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Pencil Neck Geeks Talk Wrestling
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'Valley Sports Rewind'/'Valley Navel Gazing' takes a bite of the turn buckle this week with a deep dive into golden era pro wrestling.Click play to listen.Both host Mike Cannici and reporter Eugene Driscoll are children of the 80s, when Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan transformed wrestling from a regional low budget affair into an international jugger…
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If you ask 8-year-old Giana Wall about her favorite television show she'll give you a hesitant look.Ask about the citizen scientist program she participated in while heading to explore Antartica, and her eyes light up.She starts talking phytoplankton and microplastics. Then she'll talk about crossing the Drake Passage, encountering chinstrap pengui…
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A New Approach To Economic Development In Seymour
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Seymour's Chris Bowen is the guest on the latest episode of 'Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast.'Click play to listen. Bowen is a member of the Seymour Economic Development Commission, a five-member panel trying to improve Seymour's business atmosphere.The commission recently decided to hire the Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC) to act…
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Sheila O'Malley On Facebook Controversy, March 12 Public Hearing
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Ansonia Economic Development Director/Grants Writer Sheila O'Malley is the guest on the latest Valley Indy 'Navel Gazing' podcast.Press play to listen to O'Malley talk about how city government erred when it hinted at legal action against a government "parody" page on Facebook.Then O'Malley talks about a public hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesd…
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Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling In Seymour
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Click play to listen to an audio interview with former Howard Stern Show head writer Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling, who is scheduled to perform 8 p.m. Saturday March 2 at The Strand Theater, 165 Main St. in Seymour.Here's an episode guide for people who can't focus:1 minute, 5 seconds: Intro and the plugs! 3 minutes, 57 seconds: Jackie says he's 1…
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All Things Derby, Including Hops Co. Debate
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Audio clips from the Derby P&Z never-ending saga involving The Hops Co., a wildly popular beer garden in east Derby.The business wants to renovate the back of its property, but a lawyer representing a neighboring landowner says the biz actually wants to expand, which is a no-no because the businesses is “grandfathered.”Also, Derby Mayor Rich Dzieka…
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GETTIN CREEPY WITH GHOST STORM
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Name another podcast where the host asked two Connecticut paranormal investigators which horror character they'd most like to get drunk with.GHOST STORM's Nick Grossmann and Peter Cerow will be at Twisted Vine, a restaurant in Derby, on Feb. 22 to check out all things ghostly.This podcast is sponsored by ValleyGivesBack.org.…
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New Ansonia PD Chief Andrew Cota
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From a Feb. 15, 2019 swearing-in ceremony.Click play now!Sponsored by ValleyGivesBack.orgDe către ValleyIndy.org
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Miller And Behuniak Answer The Tough Questions In Seymour-Centric Podcast
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For this episode of "Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast," I'm joined by Seymour First Selectman Kurt Miller and Stephan Behuniak for a wide-ranging discussion of issues in Seymour.De către ValleyIndy.org
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CT Cult Classics- Carrie And MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE
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In this very weird episode of "Navel Gazing: The Valley Indy Podcast," reporter Eugene Driscoll joins a team of cult-movie buffs and movie professionals to preview Stephen King Night 2, the latest CT CULT CLASSICS screening at The Strand in Seymour, CT.Click play to listen.On Feb. 23, 2019 "Carrie" and "Maximum Overdrive" will be shown.This podcast…
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Guests on this episode include Twisted Vine owner Mike Picone, Boys & Girls Club executive director Shaye Roscoe, Boys & Girls Club Board President Fred Serra, Mayor Dziekan's chief of staff Andrew Baklik, and the mayor himself.De către ValleyIndy.org
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Ansonia Police Chief Kevin Hale
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Ansonia Police Chief Kevin Hale is retiring in February. In this podcast interview, he talks about growing up in Ansonia, how he got into law enforcement, how policing has changed in Ansonia, race relations in the city -- and where he's heading next.De către ValleyIndy.org
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The Derby Board of Aldermen voted Jan. 10, 2019 to grant a three-year tax break totaling $47,000 to a company that converted a former nursing home into a dormitory for international high school students -- but not before a debate on whether the project qualified for the benefit.Just press play!De către ValleyIndy.org
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Fighting With Readers, Part 109
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Reporter Eugene Driscoll demonstrates the ugly art of early-morning Facebook posts.De către ValleyIndy.org
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Ansonia Gets Trail Study Grant
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An interview with Ansonia Economic Development Director Sheila O'Malley about the city's river walk.This podcast is made possible by ValleyGivesBack.org.De către ValleyIndy.org
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